Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician - Shatterprufe Gqeberha Join to apply for the Maintenance Electrician - Shatterprufe Gqeberha role at PG Group (Pty) Ltd . Shatterprufe® is the leading manufacturer and distributor of OE Auto and aftermarket replacement glass products. The company manufactures genuine Shatterprufe® laminated windscreens and Armourplate® toughened automotive safety glass products. Three automotive glass plants manufacture over 4 million pieces of laminated and toughened glass a year for customers worldwide. Shatterprufe® products are installed by Original Motor manufacturers in Southern Africa. Main Job Purpose Support manufacturing on all technical issues (electrical, automation and mechanical) by identifying problems, troubleshooting corrective actions, and carrying out routine maintenance to maintain machine availability allowing for production to run optimally and to meet targets. Main Objective Responsible for attending to planned and breakdown maintenance of electrical and /or mechanical machinery and equipment by responding timeously to breakdown requests and maintenance schedules to ensure production runs optimally and efficiently to meet targets. Responsible for the safe operation of all machinery and equipment during shift by ensuring all contractors and employees adhere to relevant legislation, site safety procedures, and SANS code of electrical standards when working on live electrical machinery and equipment to safeguard the business from possible risk and prevent injuries. To assist production personnel in preventing product defects caused by machine and equipment related problems and to minimise production losses and reduce quality defects in order to meet customer quality standards by ensuring machines are available. Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision making for the business. Responsible for overseeing all contractors and vendors while on site by monitoring and inspecting completion of work in line with engineering requests while ensuring work is carried out according set standards and safety procedures. Responsible for participating effectively in MDW teams to support overall team and business objectives. Critical Job Requirements Relevant Trade Test Qualification Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Electrician in a manufacturing environment 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment Knowledge Knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Machinery Good understanding of factory utility layouts Knowledge of OSHACT Knowledge of shutdown maintenance Knowledge of electrical distribution and control Understanding of PLC's, VSD's, robots and electronics Understanding maintenance best practices Ability to read electrical drawings and diagrams Skills Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Techniques Communication Skills (Written and Verbal) Analytical SkillsPlanning and organising PG Group, and its subsidiaries, are committed to the principles of employment equity and as such are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants who apply for any vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on fairness and equity. Factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability are not considered exclusively and are not determinative of any appointments made by PG Group or its subsidiaries. Requisition ID: 3082 Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr